Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles 2010 NFL Picks, 2010 NFL Odds & 2010 NFL Predictions: The Houston Texans will attempt to build on their first win in nearly six weeks when they take on the Eagles tonight at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia, meanwhile, has its eyes on keeping the Giants at bay in the NFC East race after Sunday's loss at Chicago. This evening's game is scheduled to kickoff at 8:20pm ET on the NFL Network. 2010 NFL Picks, Odds & Predictions at online bookmaker BetUS.com have the Eagles listed as a -8.5 against the spread home favorite; the Over/Under is set at 50.5.
Houston's postseason hopes hung in the balance last Sunday, but it preserved them for at least one more week with a 20-0
win at home against the Titans. The Texans are still a long shot to make the playoffs, sitting third in the AFC South with a 5-6 record, but a loss to Tennessee would have put a fork in their never ending quest for a postseason berth.
Houston's much maligned defense took advantage of Rusty Smith, picking off the rookie signal caller three times in his first career start. Smith's miscues, as well as the Arian Foster led rushing attack (188 yards in 39 carries), enabled the Texans to hold the ball for nearly 40 minutes in the easy victory.
Houston will face a far more difficult task tonight in trying to contain Michael Vick and the Eagles explosive offense, which racked up 24 first downs and 398 yards in a losing effort against the Bears last weekend.
Philly's 31-26 setback in Chicago dropped the team's record to 7-4 on the season and put them in a first play tie with the Giants, which they will meet again in New York on December 19th, in the NFC East.
Vick, who filled in for an injured Kevin Kolb in the Eagles' season opening loss to the Packers, has yet to lose a home game this year in which he both started and finished the contest. The Virginia Tech product has led Philadelphia to a 3-1 record in its last four games (two at Lincoln Financial Field), throwing for 1142 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception while rushing for 232 yards and four scores.
NFL Picks Betting Trend: The Eagles are 6-1 straight up and against the spread in their last seven games as a home favorite with a total between 47.5 and 51.
NFL Picks Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles 2010 NFL Picks, Odds & Predictions:
Houston Texans +8.5 (-110), Over 50.5 (-110)
Philadelphia Eagles -8.5 (-110), Under 50.5 (-110)
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